WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AT EXPO

  

Washington County Commissioners signed off on a contract for winter storm repairs at the Washington County Expo at their meeting today (Tuesday).

Commissioners agreed to award a contract for construction manager-at-risk services to Chappell Hill Construction Company.  The contract is for the rehabilitation and repairs of the Expo office building and event center, which suffered major damage during Winter Storm Uri after several pipes burst and caused flooding.

The contract includes a preconstruction fee of $3,760, an 8.5 percent construction manager’s fee and 9.75 percent general conditions fee.  These figures are based on a maximum price of no more than $450,000.

Expo Director Harrison Williams said based on the type of work being performed, the limiting factor is going to be availability for parts as there is currently a scarcity.  He believes repairs will take four months to complete.

As repairs are completed, office operations are taking place in the country creations building, located directly behind the current office building.

Also at today's meeting, commissioners:

• Proclaimed the month of June as Salvation Army month in Washington County.
• Tabled the presentation of service awards for Washington County employees with five years of service.
• Appointed Erin Thibodeaux, Christina Snow, ChrisAnn Stroech and Jennifer Campbell to the Washington County Welfare Board.
• Approved a contract between the county as 21^st, 335^th and 423^rd Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department Community Service Restitution Program.
• Approved a right-of-way parade permit for the Independence Community Independence Day celebration parade.
• Considered the transfer of a rotary two-part above-ground life from the prior Engineering and Development Services location to Washington County Constables building inventory. After discussion, commissioners instead voted to put the asset up for auction on GovDeals.
• Approved the transfer of a 2-13 scag mower from the Washington County Expo to Engineering and Development Services inventory.
• Awarded an on-call contract to Larry Young Paving for the rehabilitation of roads and parking lots at the recommendation of the county engineer.
• Appointed Clay Gillentine, Education of Brenham ISD to replace Paul Aschenbeck and Randy Wells, Director of Faith Mission to replace Billy Sutherland as the Washington County representatives to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) Criminal Justice Advisory Committee for years 2021-2023.
• Approved reallocating roughly $44,000 in excess server upgrade funds for the purchase of additional data storage devices.
• Approved applying for the American Rescue Plan and appointed County Judge John Durrenberger as administrator.
• Voted to change the Independence Day observance holiday from Friday, July 2^nd to Monday, July 5^th.